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Floyd and Briscoe sworn in as Municipal Court judges Aug. 26

Published on August 27, 2025

Yesterday, former Oklahoma State Senator Paula Kay Floyd and Gunner Briscoe were sworn in as Oklahoma City’s newest municipal judges by Presiding Judge Donald O. Kiffin. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the beginning of the August 27 City Council Meeting.

Tagged as: , Municipal Court

OKCPD Youth Engagement Council registration for 2025-26 open

Published on August 27, 2025

The YEC gives Oklahoma City area youth direct access to OKCPD command and officers to discuss everyday issues they face within their neighborhoods, schools and larger communities, helping to foster understanding and trust between community youth and law enforcement.

Tagged as: , Police, Public Safety Partnership

Oklahoma City’s Labor Day 2025 holiday schedule

Published on August 26, 2025

Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1): No trash or recycling pickup. Make-up day Wednesday, Sept. 3. Bulky waste collection as usual. Free fare for OKC buses, OKC Streetcar, RAPID and OKC PLUS Zone 1 ADA Paratransit.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Utilities

NW OKC August storm debris collection on regular bulky waste schedule

Published on August 26, 2025

Residential solid waste customers in northwest Oklahoma City who experienced tree and limb damage during last week’s sudden rain downbursts are asked to set their debris at the curb so it can be collected during their next regular bulky waste day in September.

Tagged as: , Trash, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, Utilities

“Protecting Kids Online” OKCPD town hall August 27

Published on August 25, 2025

Parents and caregivers can learn how to protect kids online and recognize online dangers at a free town hall, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 at Western Heights High School’s auditorium, 8201 SW 44th St

Tagged as: , Police

Monument honors Oklahoma Territory pioneer and City leader C.G. Jones

Published on August 21, 2025

Today, city and county leaders unveiled a life-size bronze sculpture honoring Jones, whose entrepreneurial spirit and civic pride helped shape Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma. If you took Oklahoma history in junior high, there’s a good chance you never learned about one of the state’s most influential early leaders — Charles Gasham “Gristmill” Jones.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture

Free OKC code enforcement workshop October 16

Published on August 20, 2025

Learn how you can engage with OKC code enforcement and other City departments to keep your neighborhood thriving at the free Code Enforcement workshop from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Civic Center Music Hall Meinders Hall of Mirrors, 201 N Walker Ave.

Tagged as: , Action Center

Key to Home Partnership houses 45 people along General Pershing Blvd.

Published on August 15, 2025

The Key to Home Partnership is housing 45 people living at an encampment along General Pershing Boulevard, a significant step toward addressing unsheltered homelessness in Oklahoma City. In addition to housing, each person will also receive 12 months of case management support to help them stabilize and succeed in their new homes.

Tagged as: , Key to Home

OKC Ward 7 Councilman Camal Pennington to host town hall Sept. 4

Published on August 14, 2025

Everyone is invited to a town hall and open house with Ward 7 Councilman Camal Pennington at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Alpha Community Foundation of Oklahoma, 3401 NE 16th St.

Tagged as: , City Council, Ward 7

Southwest returns nonstop service to Dallas Love Field from OKC